Bye Bye, Cricut! Hello, xTool M1 Ultra! A DIY Crafter's Dream Machine!
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- I literally gave away my Cricut Maker 3 after having spent a week playing with xTool's new M1 Ultra. It's a laser machine, craft cutter, inkjet printer, and pen module all in one machine. It's MUCH improved over the first version of the M1, which launched mid-2023. I tested the fine-blade cutting, laser engraving to wood, and the RA2 Pro rotary unit then immediately threw a 100 silicone bottle boot order at it. I mean, WHO DOES THAT? Talk about a trust fall!
I cannot express enough how much I love this machine. I didn't have a good place to put the Cricut where it would be accessible, always opting to put it on the floor so I had enough clearance for the mat feeding system. It was really a hassle for me to use, and I never truly trusted if it was cutting in the right spots. Maybe I'm just spoiled by lasers now that the "craft cutter" could never appeal to my workflow. Big thanks to xTool for providing the M1 Ultra 10W for this video. Though they gave it to me willingly, all opinions in this video are my own.
Feel free to use the links below to learn more about the M1 Ultra from the official website! They are affiliate links, which go to support the channel and the community's charitable endeavors throughout the year!
xTool M1 Ultra: www.xtool.com/...
* Note: The one I have is the basically the 10W Deluxe Bundle. If you don't care about engraving tall objects or doing any rotary work, you can stick with the Advanced Bundle.
xTool RA2 Pro Rotary Kit: www.xtool.com/...
xTool M1 Ultra Rotary Blade: www.xtool.com/...
xTool Desktop Air Purifier: www.xtool.com/...
* This one is smaller than the bigger unit I bought for the S1. If you can chuck the hose out a window like I have, then you don't have to worry about this.
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That is so cool!!! I love to hear you ramble. You crack me up.
Great overview. I hope to see video on cutting fabrics of all weights - cotton, vinyl, WPC, interfacing (although heat may be bad with fusible). Maybe fuse interfacing on yardage then laser cut? I would like to see how it does with card slots, particularly the ones that have the holes at the end - Cricut hates those! I have all the tools on my Cricut but don’t use them and have a had time cutting fabric for some reason.
Ooooh yeah that's a GOOD one. I'll do a video on JUST the fabrics. If it's a single layer of fabric, or a fabric with PVC content, I'd just use the cutter. If it's several layers of fabric and no PVC, I'd 100% use the laser portion to cut.
The Cricut just can't hack at the smaller holes or rounded corners. I wonder what the other bagmakers have been doing for those? Just leather punching tools? I haven't made a wallet in ages, so I'm a little behind on the trend of using WPC or vinyl for card slots.
@@fiercekittenz if you have the Linds Handmade PursePal or PocketPal that is a good example of vinyl for card slots, narrow snap tabs and HTV for lining. What format does the cutting tool use - SVG. Looking forward to a video.
@@fiercekittenz yes please !!
Can't do PVC, releases chlorine gas, this combines with moisture and becomes hydrochloric acid.
@@pauln6917 THIS!!! Super super dangerous! I try to call this out in all of my laser videos, because the sewing crew that watch my content may not realize it!
Can't wait for your upcoming videos for a more specific look at all the different modules! Really considering this machine!
I have this machine!! I love it. We'll worth the expense. But the video is more of a review than the instruction I was looking for.
Oh no I'm sorry :( Yeah I mean to do MORE videos to break out some of the features and go deeper on them. Do you have specific questions or topics you'd like me to cover?
Good for you, I am a huge fan of my Brother Scan N Cut, have two my older baby I’ve used for 8 years and my new love child I bought last year…yep, it’s amazing the speed and improve they have made
Good luck with your new baby
Thank you so much for this video. I think after I move, I will see if I can make enough extra money to get one of these. I've had my eyes on the M1 and I am totally thinking this would be a great fit for all the things I would like to do for funsies.
A moving "push" present LOL!!!
You are so rad! I love your personality and content. 🩷
Your video for the X Tool M1 was very informative . I am right now on the fence on which laser tool to use. Cost and ventilation are the issues for me But is seems easy to use. Still thinking about it. Thanks for the video!!!
I like this one for its versatility - plus technically it's saving space in my room by replacing the Cricut and 10W laser.
I like your videos and the "rambling". I've been wanting a ultra, for the cutting and esp the inkjet parts. But one thing you mentioned that I haven't seen elsewhere, you can leave the rotary setup and put the top on. Now that's a killer feature, I think it makes sense in some ways to have a dedicated rotary machine. So being able to do the cutting and inkjetting and some cuts while being able to just pop the top off to do cups, boy that's awesome
It was super helpful to be able to just hide the rotary away like that, because I needed to get the big bottle boot order done, but also make sure I was available to help my kiddo cut her stickers out when she was done making the artwork.
I also just showed a friend how to use the M1 Ultra to cut several stacks of English Paper Piecing shapes in one go. I think she's hooked...
... Laser X Cricut... So it was a... Licut?
Snazzy snazzy. M1 Ultra looks like a cool machine.
It's a lot of fun! The first pass at the M1 was good, but didn't have a rotary blade cutter at the time, so I couldn't do a whole lot with it. But now I have a machine I can turn on and churn out tumblers, stickers, bag pieces, etc.
I’d be keen to see how it goes engraving & cutting cork
Adding it to the list!!!
Ok, I liked, subscribed and saved I want to see what you make , might even get one, price is not bad
Thank you! I'm heading out to DragonCon tomorrow. I'm hoping to squeeze in a video before I leave so there isn't a huge break between video content.
I love your rambling. 😂 Life begins at 40. 😊
This video was just over 30 minutes long and I just HAD to cut it down. I went into too much detail :( I really do think it'll be better to split things up into smaller chunks of content. I do need to weave in some sewing stuff though! I'm in the last 2 weeks of DragonCon crunch and have 3 costumes to finish. I'm freaking *out*.
I love this macihine! So cool.
Ink can be refilled with a syringe. That way you don't have to buy new ones. I think it is a maximum of 5 ml per colour.
I thought of this, but I haven't done it myself yet. I didn't want to mislead people or act like an expert.
I gotta know how long you did the cricut cosplay while filming lmfao
Can you make a video of comparing Xtool s1 and Xtool M1 Ultra? Am confused which one to buy
Yes! I’ll add it to the list.
Thanks for a good video. What I am curious about being a complete novice is … are all Xtool lasers basically the same. What’s the difference between the M1 ultra 20w compared to say the 20w S1?. Do they cut the same etc…
No they're not the same. So the 20W laser head between the S1 and M1 Ultra is the same power, but the machines are different. The S1 is only a laser. It has a bigger bed (20x12) and you can upgrade it to use a 40W module or the 2W IR module. The M1 Ultra can be 10 or 20W (interchangeable heads!), blade cutter, rotary cutter, inkjet, or pen machine. It's got a smaller bed area, mostly just working in a 12x12 inch space. It just depends on what it is you want to do.
I use the M1 Ultra for a mixture of crafty things and smaller engraving projects. I have the S1 20W that I use for cutting fabric or larger items. It's so so so cheat mode to be able to do this for doll clothing.
Both can use the RA2 Pro rotary accessory for doing tumblers, bowls, or other items too. I feel like the M1 Ultra is a space saver because it combines the Cricut with a laser. It's great for a beginner who wants to do a little of everything, but not any one thing particularly well.
I have probably made things more confusing, so don't hesitate to keep asking questions. I will clear things up as best as I can!!!
What do you do with all the lasers that you get sent, but don’t use because of the vast improvements being made? I’ve been watching long enough to think they probably stack up to your chin! 😂
I have the S1 40w and still learning about it. Not being able to cut vinyl is disappointing, but I like breathing.
I feel like the S1 is overkill for what I’m doing and think the Ultra is better suited for me now.
I have kept most of them!!! Usually what I do is if it's one I can't keep or wouldn't replace one of my current lasers, I give it away to a friend or donate to a local school's maker lab. The speed at which lasers have become more consumer-friendly and accessible to DIY crafters in the past year is BONKERS. To iterate this fast on the M1 to get the M1 Ultra blew my mind. It is also really scary to invest $800+ on a machine that will drastically improve in a year's time. For a hobbyist, that is frustrating. As a business, I know that in 1-2 months I'll more than have paid it off.
Take the bottle boots as an example. I did 100 of them spread out over a couple of days and charged wholesale pricing. My net was $400 after deducting materials and time.
Thank you for sharing.
If you pre coat your wood with clear liquitex, let it dry, then print you’ll get high quality prints every time.
OH! I'll have to try that! I want to do a print-to-wood tutorial soon!
Thank you for this great video.
Is this something i could use to make achrilic templates for my bags?
No. This is a diode laser, so it cannot cut clear acrylic, only solid, black acrylic. You could cut wood, cardstock or cardboard though!
Thanks for this good report on this 3D printer, can you keep sharing as you progress with it please😀
I will!! I want to cover cutting fabric with it first, then doing a full stickers tutorial.
can u print out stickers, laminate, add sticker outline on program, line up and cut
Yes you can. You can do this all on the M1 Ultra. I have an Epson Tank-based inkjet printer though and will print using that then line up for the cuts on the M1.
How does the X Tool interface with the operator? Can I input a picture drawing, or mechanical drawings? Is there a 3D printer option? Are the cutter blades replaceable and how much are they?
xTool has their own software (XCS) but you can also use Lightburn for the laser side of things. Personally, I prefer using their software to drive the machine. I design everything in Illustrator these days anyway. You can insert pictures or SVG (vector) graphics into the application and engrave/score/cut. There is no 3D printing option. This isn't that kind of machine. Cutter blades ARE replaceable - and I guess maybe a buck each if you buy them in bulk? I'm told the Cricut blades work as replacement, though I haven't tried that myself yet.
@@fiercekittenz Thanks for responding. Which brings more questions. By “insert pictures“ are scanned images ok, or some other image file?
@@jimkoss3318 Could be either? I mean, pictures... JPG, PNG, SVG, etc.
@@fiercekittenz Thanks. Something to consider
I still don't understanding why they make these things so small. I'd want something at least twice as big on each dimension. Otherwise, very cool device!
I think it’s a struggle to make something that does so much and doesn’t take up a ton of space.
I love your candid videos but cannot watch the 'shorts ' due to RUclips nonsense on last update.
I'm sorry :( I don't have any control over that.
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Are you Sue from LUNCH programme ?
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That thing is bloody expensive.
Yeah they can be :( A lot of the general crafting stuff is these days. IMHO this one's a good space saver as it combines several machines into one. I freed up a storage shelf by offloading my Cricut.
NOT trying to convince or be combative, just offering my perspective here - I could spend the following to get the equivalent in several machines:
Cricut Maker 3: $429
Cricut Rotary Blade: $19
Cricut Mat (just one 12x12): $10
xTool D1 10W with Enclosure: $499
Cheap cartridge-based inkjet printer: $85
Total cost: $1,042
OR... get the M1 Ultra 10W basic bundle for $1200 and not need 3 machines.
ALL THAT SAID........................... not everyone can afford that, nor should anyone feel the need to save for something like this unless they think it'll enhance their joy in a hobby or build on their small business.
Why not compare items that are about the same price? Not something that is 5 times more expensive.
You didn’t read any of my responses, did you?
Nar, you waffled on too much at the start of this video. It turned me off so much that I couldn't watch the whole thing, just being honest.
Thank you for your feedback! Next time I'll make sure to waffle more, but add a clip of me pouring maple syrup over my face so it's more tolerable for you to enjoy. Just being honest.
@@fiercekittenz One thing in your favor, you didn't start off by saying, "Whats up youtube".
If you had done that I would have stopped watching quicker. Lol